1/07/16

Cold-blooded reptiles bring warmth to Queensland children

For many young boys and girls who have trouble focussing during school, tactile and hands-on activities can be very beneficial. Terry Keen, chaplain at Alexandra Hills State School, has...

Posted in Chaplaincy / School life

17/06/16

The lifeblood of School Chaplaincy

20 years is a long time ago… The internet had only just been made available to the general public and eBay was launched. Toy Story was an exciting new...

Posted in Chaplaincy / Supporter

17/06/16

New chappy heads to remote Queensland

Chloe is a fresh-faced chaplain, who plunged into the deep end when she decided to leave her home in metro Brisbane to move to a remote town in Central...

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15/06/16

Shaving his head to go the extra mile

Hair loss during cancer treatment can affect patients in profound ways, because it’s a visual indicator of the challenging situation that they are in. Pentland State School Chaplain Kieron...

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16/05/16

Queensland’s most western town gets an SU QLD chaplain

Located just 13 kilometres east of the Queensland and Northern Territory border, there is a small town with a population of about 200 people. Camooweal is its name. Camooweal...

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16/05/16

A lasting impression changed Joshua’s life. He wants to say thank you.

As Joshua looks back on his life, the impact of one person stands out. His chaplain. Joshua Palfi (pictured, left) is now 26 years old, engaged, manages a construction...

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13/04/16

Backing Our Youth Launch

The new regional school chaplaincy initiative, Backing Our Youth, launched in February and it’s now full steam ahead on this exciting campaign. The Vanderfield team took the chance to...

Posted in Business Partnerships / Chaplaincy

14/03/16

Chaplain Sharon’s Passion Helps Clarissa Find Hers

One of Chappy Sharon’s considerable passions is helping young people discover their life’s purpose. The wide smile on her face and welling up of tears in her eyes as...

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13/03/16

Mother’s Heart Fills Chaplaincy Void

An ongoing shortage of chaplains in remote and regional communities means thousands of young Queenslanders are stranded without the vital support of a school chaplain. Dedicated mother of 10,...

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8/03/16

Volunteers keep bike program’s wheels turning

Like many chaplaincy programs, volunteers form the backbone of Chaplain Lindsay Kliendienst’s formerly named Boys and Bikes program over at Aspley State School. Their importance to the success and...

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